What She’s Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention

What She's Having is the unapologetically fabulous podcast for women who know that life doesn't slow down after 40 — it gets better. Hosted by best friends, moms, and serial fun-havers Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, high style, and insider secrets to living your best life — mind, body, and soul.From luxury travel and beauty hacks to wellness tips that actually work, Britney and Jennifer have been the guinea pigs so you don't have to be. If you're looking for timeless style, your next travel obsession or, just a seat at a table full of warm witty friendship, you are in the right place.Come for the fashion, stay for the friendship. Because the second half? It's the better half.Follow @OfficialWhatShesHaving on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook. Be sure to watch on YouTube, and get ready to want… What She's Having!

What She’s Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention is a society podcast hosted by Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo hosts What She’s Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention, a society show with 55 episodes published.

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  She Reinvented the Lash Industry: Sahara Lotti on Building Lashify, Fighting Copycats & Trusting Your Instincts

  Sep 26, 20261h 8m

  They Called Her Crazy—Then She Built a $400M Beauty Business: Sahara Lotti of Lashify What happens when you see a problem no one else is solving—and decide to invent the solution yourself? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Sahara Lotti , founder, CEO and inventor behind Lashify, the beauty brand that changed the at-home lash game with its patented underlash system. Sahara’s story goes far beyond lashes. She opens up about growing up as an Iranian immigrant who desperately wanted to fit in, finding her way through acting and screenwriting before entrepreneurship, and ultimately turning a personal beauty frustration into an entirely new product category. And she does not hold back. Sahara takes us inside the realities of building Lashify from the ground up—from making early prototypes herself and teaching herself nearly every part of the business to navigating patents, copycats and costly legal battles to protect what she created. She also shares why being underestimated no longer bothers her, why women need to understand their own strengths, and why sometimes you have to be willing to “lean into the villain.” Plus, Jennifer and Britney—both longtime Lashify devotees—get Sahara to break down exactly how she applies her lashes, how to make them last and what’s coming next from the serial inventor. But one of the most powerful moments comes at the end, when Sahara reflects on the years she spent worrying that she wasn’t where she was “supposed” to be. Looking back, she can now see how every seemingly unrelated chapter helped lead her exactly where she needed to go. • How Sahara invented the Lashify system • Growing up Iranian in America and wanting to fit in • Why her background in screenwriting helped shape her approach to invention • Building Lashify without traditional venture capital • Why founders should understand every part of their business • Sahara’s approach to patents, intellectual property and protecting an invention • What dealing with copycats taught her about business • Why Sahara decided to embrace being called “crazy” • Knowing your strengths instead of trying to be everything • Beauty, confidence and getting older Sahara Lotti on Instagram: @saharalotti Lashify on Instagram: @lashify Shop + Learn More: Lashify.com Follow @officialwhatsheshaving on Instagram + TikTok Watch on YouTube: @whatsheshaving Visit: whatsheshavingpodcast.com New episodes every Wednesday. LASHIFY Ready to try the lashes Jennifer and Britney can’t stop talking about? Use code SHESHAVING30 for 30% off your entire online one-time-purchase order at Lashify. No minimum purchase. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Offer valid through October 31, 2026. BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT Use code WHATSHES15 for your What She’s Having offer. FLINTTS MINTS The mints Jennifer and Britney use while filming to help combat dry mouth. Use code WHATSHESHAVING for 15% off through the end of September 2026. FIREFLY RECOVERY Use code WHATSHES15 . BODYBIO Use code WHATSHESHAVING for 20% off . LEAF & FLOWER Use code WHATSHES15 . NAJEAU Use code WHATSHESHAVING20 . IN THIS EPISODE:CONNECT WITH SAHARA + LASHIFYWHAT SHE’S HAVINGOUR SPONSORS

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  Episode #54

  Built to Begin Again: Devin Semler on Success, Failure & the Drive for What’s Next

  Sep 16, 20261h 10mS2

  What does it take to keep building—even after the setbacks? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with someone especially close to the podcast: Britney’s husband, entrepreneur Devin Semler. From helping build Brazilian Blowout into a cultural phenomenon to launching Leaf & Flower, navigating major business setbacks, and eventually trading beauty for beef with Semler Cattle Company, Devin has spent his life chasing ideas, taking risks, and figuring out when it’s time to pivot. He opens up about the wins, the failures that taught him the most, and why his word for 2026 is PIVOT . Devin also shares what decades of entrepreneurship have taught him about choosing the right people, knowing when something isn’t working, and refusing to let one chapter define what comes next. But the conversation gets even more personal as Britney and Devin look back on nearly 30 years together—from their “friends with benefits” era and Britney essentially moving herself into his house to building businesses and raising a family together. And underneath all the businesses, brands and big ideas, Devin is clear about the one thing that matters most: his legacy is his kids. In this episode: Where Devin’s relentless drive comes from The unexpected beginnings of Britney and Devin’s relationship How a struggling Sunset Boulevard salon led to Brazilian Blowout The moment they realized Brazilian Blowout could become something huge Building a company while learning everything in real time Navigating controversy, setbacks and difficult business chapters Why Devin’s word of the year is PIVOT Why failure has taught him more than success The story behind Leaf & Flower Going from the beauty industry to raising full-blood Japanese Wagyu cattle Building Semler Cattle Company and a community around the ranch The importance—and danger—of mixing friendship with business What decades together have taught Britney and Devin about marriage Devin’s approach to raising independent, grounded kids Why fatherhood, not business, is the legacy he cares about most And, naturally, a few stories Britney may have preferred he kept off the podcast Follow Devin and learn more about his businesses: Brazilian Blowout The iconic professional smoothing treatment that became a global beauty phenomenon. Use code WHATSHES15 for 15% off. Professional haircare designed to support healthier-looking, more manageable hair. Use code WHATSHES15 for 15% off. Support your wellness from the inside out with BodyBio. Use code WHATSHESHAVING for 20% off. Give your scalp the same attention you give your skin. Najeau Scalp Oil Cleanser helps remove buildup while nourishing and hydrating the scalp to create an ideal environment for healthier-looking hair. Use code WHATSHESHAVING20 for 20% off your entire order. Wondering what might be hiding in your home? The Dust Test from HomeCleanse allows you to test your home for mold by collecting a dust sample and sending it to a lab for analysis. Use code WSH20 at HomeCleanse.com. The Dust Test is available directly through HomeCleanse.com —not TheDustTest.com. The mints we love using on filming days! Flintts help combat dry mouth with a unique mouth-watering effect—perfect for podcasting, public speaking, or anytime dry mouth strikes. Use code WHATSHESHAVING for 15% off your next order. Valid through the end of September 2026. Shop Flintts Mints: https://www.flintts.com/discount/WHATSHESHAVING?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmints-only

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  What She’s Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention

  Could Your Home Be Making You Sick? Michael Rubino on Mold, Air Quality & Hidden Toxins

  Sep 9, 20261h 20m

  What if the source of your brain fog, fatigue, headaches, or simply not feeling your best isn't just what's happening inside your body—but what's happening inside your home? This week on What She’s Having , Jennifer and Britney sit down with mold and indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino , founder of HomeCleanse and author of the upcoming The Mold Method: Why Some Homes Make People Sick and How to Fix Them , for an eye-opening conversation about what may be hiding in the air we breathe every day. Michael explains why a beautiful, spotless home can still have environmental issues hiding behind the walls, inside the HVAC system, or beneath materials affected by past water damage. He walks Jennifer and Britney through the places he looks first when evaluating a home, why fixing a leak doesn't necessarily mean you've fixed the underlying problem, and why dust may tell you more about your home's environment than a traditional air test. They also get into VOCs from paint and flooring, choosing the right air filtration, humidity, new construction, insurance coverage, and what homeowners should know after fires and other environmental disasters. For women in midlife, the conversation is particularly thought-provoking. Jennifer and Britney discuss how easy it can be to attribute brain fog, fatigue and body aches to aging or menopause without considering whether the environment you're spending most of your time in could also be contributing. Michael also shares what people rebuilding or returning home after the Malibu and Palisades fires should consider testing for—including ash, soot, VOCs and heavy metals—and why advocating for the health of your home matters. Because we spend so much time thinking about what we eat, the supplements we take and what we put on our skin. Maybe it's time we start paying just as much attention to what we're breathing. The hidden places mold can grow in your home Why Michael calls the HVAC system the “lungs of the home” Water damage and why fixing the leak may not fix the problem Mold exposure and symptoms people may overlook Why midlife symptoms can make environmental issues harder to recognize The difference between traditional air testing and dust testing VOCs from paint, flooring, adhesives and construction materials What to look for when buying an air purifier Humidity, dehumidifiers and preventing mold growth What homeowners should know about mold coverage and insurance Testing your home before buying it Environmental concerns following the Malibu and Palisades fires What to consider if you live near a golf course Why Michael believes the air we breathe deserves more attention in the wellness conversation The Dust Test — 20% Off Want to know what may be hiding in the dust inside your home? Michael recommends The Dust Test , an at-home screening tool designed to help identify mold in your environment. Visit HomeCleanse.com and use code WSH20 for 20% off The Dust Test . Michael Rubino is a mold and indoor air quality expert and the founder of HomeCleanse , a company focused on helping people identify and address environmental issues within their homes. His work centers on mold remediation, indoor air quality and creating healthier living environments. Michael is also the founder of Mold U , an educational resource focused on mold and water-damage issues in schools, and host of the Never Been Sicker podcast. The Mold Method: Why Some Homes Make People Sick and How to Fix Them In his upcoming book, Michael explores the connection between our homes and our health and provides guidance for identifying and addressing mold and environmental issues within the home. Michael Rubino — themichaelrubino.com HomeCleanse — homecleanse.com The Dust Test — thedusttest.com Mold U — moldu.org Instagram — @themichaelrubino HomeCleanse on Instagram — @homecleanse

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  Episode #52

  Summer Recap

  Aug 26, 202654 minS2

  Britney and Jennifer are back together for a much-needed summer debrief — and there is a lot to unpack. From milestone birthdays and European adventures to questionable hotel rooms, family travel chaos, tequila shots, water fasts, and the realities of watching your kids grow up, this episode is an honest (and very funny) catch-up after a summer spent in very different seasons of life. Britney takes us inside her 50th birthday celebration in Prague — including late nights, 400+ tequila shots and the now-infamous jump into the chateau pond — while Jennifer shares why she will absolutely leave a beautiful hotel if the room doesn’t feel right. They also get real about motherhood, letting go as children get older, making the most of the summers you still have together, and how friendships evolve when your day-to-day lives start moving in different directions. The episode closes on a more emotional note as Jennifer rereads the speech she gave at Britney’s 50th birthday — reflecting on nearly a decade of friendship, family milestones, loss, reinvention, travel, laughter and the kind of friendship that can survive every season of life. Because the second half really can be the better half — especially when you get to do it together. In this episode: Why traveling hits differently as you get older Motherhood and letting go as your children grow up Britney’s unforgettable 50th birthday in Prague The story behind 400+ tequila shots Why Jennifer refused to stay at a Paris hotel The realities of traveling internationally with a large family Water fasting, food noise and the fasting-mimicking diet Why adult friendships don’t have to revolve around husbands or kids Maintaining a close friendship while living very different lives Jennifer’s emotional 50th birthday tribute to Britney Why the second half of life may just be the best one yet 00:00 — The summer debrief begins 01:17 — Why home feels better after weeks of traveling 02:14 — Jennifer’s sons moving to New York 03:21 — “We only have five summers left” — parenting as kids grow up 05:13 — Letting go when your adult children leave home 07:42 — Sleepaway camp, independence & missing your kids 10:25 — What happens when the child who runs the house goes to camp 11:15 — John’s three-day water fast & food noise 14:49 — The five-day fasting-mimicking diet 16:24 — Britney’s 50th birthday in Prague 17:54 — Staying up until 5 AM, shots & partying at 50 18:59 — The bill for 400+ tequila shots 20:39 — The infamous Prague pond jump 21:33 — Why Jennifer refuses to be thrown into a pool 24:48 — Sponsor break 26:37 — Jennifer and John’s habit of changing hotel rooms 27:27 — The Prague hotel-room prank 29:42 — Jennifer’s disastrous Paris hotel experience 31:40 — “It hurt my soul” — when a hotel is visually unbearable 33:15 — Britney’s massive family trip through Scotland & Iceland 36:16 — Seven hotels in 12 days with a family of five 37:53 — An unforgettable Scottish castle experience 39:01 — Hotel laundry, packing & why two stops are enough 40:30 — Traveling Europe with kids and connecting rooms 43:15 — Jennifer rereads her speech from Britney’s 50th 44:10 — Nearly a decade of friendship, family & major life moments 46:18 — Supporting each other through loss and health scares 47:23 — “The second half is the better half” 47:34 — Staying close while living very different lives 49:15 — Why their friendship works beyond husbands and kids 51:31 — A friendship that feels like a past-life connection 53:26 — What’s next for Britney & Jennifer 53:53 — Rate, review & subscribe 54:10 — Sponsor message

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  Episode #52

  Why Some Facelifts Look Natural — and Others Don’t with Dr. Ben Talei

  Aug 19, 20261h 23mS2

  What actually makes a facelift look natural? When is the right time to consider one? And could some of the treatments we’re using to prevent aging actually be making us look older? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Dr. Ben Talei , dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the doctor behind their own facelifts, for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens to our faces as we age. Dr. Talei explains why his goal isn't to make someone look different, but to restore the facial structure, volume and character they had when they were younger. He also takes us inside his approach to Denise Richards' facial rejuvenation and why her results resonated with so many people. Jennifer and Britney get candid about having their facelifts together, the emotional reality of recovery, the procedures they almost skipped, their lip lifts, Botox, filler regret—and why they're already asking Dr. Talei what they can do next. They also put some of today's biggest beauty treatments under the microscope. Dr. Talei shares his perspective on fillers, lasers, Morpheus, radiofrequency, threads, Sculptra, Botox, fat grafting and what he believes is actually worth doing after 40. In this episode: Why some facelifts look natural while others look “done” What Dr. Talei says made Denise Richards' results different How facial volume loss changes the way we age Jennifer & Britney's real facelift and recovery experience How long facelift results can last When it may actually be time to consider a facelift Why Dr. Talei sometimes tells patients no Filler fatigue and the return to more natural-looking lips The difference between filler and a surgical lip lift The story behind Dr. Talei's Cupid Lift® Botox after a facelift and the areas Dr. Talei focuses on Why more treatments aren't necessarily better Lasers vs. radiofrequency—and why the treatment needs to match the problem Morpheus, Matrix, Profound, Sculptra and threads What younger women should know before starting aggressive aesthetic treatments What Dr. Talei considers simple maintenance after 40 Jennifer & Britney ask the ultimate question: “What can we do next?” This is an honest conversation about aging, surgery and aesthetics—and why looking younger doesn't have to mean looking like someone else. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment options. Dr. Talei is a dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose practice focuses exclusively on the face. His official bio lists specialties including deep-plane facial rejuvenation, facelifting and minimally invasive rhinoplasty. He's also the originator of the deep-plane upper lip lift that became the basis of the Cupid Lift®. Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery Dr. Ben Talei — Official Website Instagram: @drbentalei Cupid Lips® Cupid Lips Official Website Cupid Lips on Sunset: 8648 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Phone: (424) 667-0036 Email: info@cupid-lips.com Follow What She's Having: Instagram: @officialwhatsheshaving YouTube: @whatsheshaving Website: https://whatsheshavingpodcast.com Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Sponsors: Firefly Recovery Use code WHATSHES15 for 15% OFF BodyBio Use code WHATSHESHAVING for 20% OFF Leaf & Flower Use code WHATSHES15 for 15% OFF ✨ Najeau Use code WHATSHESHAVING20 for 20% OFF Dr. Ben Talei — Contact Information

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